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Copy-editing
Copy-editing focuses on readability and flow. A line by line copy-edit corrects and smooths whilst maintaining the style and narrative voice of the author.
1. Editing for sense. This includes:
Consistency and continuity
Clarity, ambiguity, verbosity and repetition
Extent
Choice of words
Spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax
Use of tenses
Structure, content and organisation
Accuracy, anomalies and errors of fact and contradiction
Legal issues (bias, libel, safety, etc)*
2. Maintaining/creating a consistent style and observing house style (where applicable)
3. Coding headings, quotations, illustrations and tables
*Although responsibility for legal issues remains with the author and/or publisher such issues may be flagged.
The result of copy-editing should be work that is clear, correct, coherent, complete, concise, consistent and credible – the seven Cs of editing.
Annotation: Track Changes in Word | BSI Correction Symbols.
*Please note that copy-editing is not developmental editing.
Rates:
From £41 per 10,000 word increment. Subject to review of a manuscript sample.
Proofreading
Proofs are the final stage in the publishing process. A proofread is a final tidy-up and quality control before publishing.
Proofreading is line by line to mark any amendments and advise of any problems. This includes:
Standard and consistent spelling, grammar and punctuation
Homophones and homonyms
Omissions or inconsistencies in typography, layout and content
Repetition, missing text and reversed or transposed letters, words and lines
Consistency of style and observing house style (where applicable)
Pagination and chapter sequencing
Accuracy of illustrations, captions and labels
Word, column and page breaks including widows, orphans and short lines
Indention
Spacing and alignment
Annotation: Track Changes in Word | BSI Correction Symbols.
Rates:
From £31 per 10,000 word increment. Subject to review of a manuscript sample.
What's Next?
Interested in working with Charlotte?
The next step is to get in touch to discuss your project and requirements further. Charlotte offers a complimentary meeting via Zoom Conferencing (as well as email and telephone, subject to availability) for all potential clients.
Get in touch to find out how Charlotte can help:
Terms & Conditions
The following terms and conditions offer potential clients an understanding of what is involved in the process of working with Charlotte.
Get in touch if you have any questions and Charlotte will endeavour to provide greater clarity and assistance.
Style Preferences
Charlotte appreciates the importance of editing within the writing process and provides an efficient, affordable and accurate service. However, it is important to note subjectivity and what has gone before. Charlotte uses industry-recognised style guides such as Oxford's New Hart's Rules to inform choices but respects and abides by author preferences.
Request your free sample chapter copy-edit or proofread*
Request a sample chapter copy-edit or proofread to help you decide if Charlotte is a suitable fit for your project. *Maximum 5 pages or 3000 words. Subject to availability.
